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nth definition

nth (ent̸h)

adjective

  1. expressing the ordinal equivalent to n
  2. of the indefinitely large or small quantity represented by n

Etymology: < (seve)nth, (eleve)nth

nth Idioms

to the nth degree

or to the nth power
  1. to an indefinite degree or power
  2. to an extreme

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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nth Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • degree: Children, quite simply, are being spoilt to the nth degree.
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